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Genette, who went missing while delivering newspapers in Aylesbeare near Exeter 1978, is presumed dead. She was just 13 at the time.

She was born in Taunton and lived part of her early life in Wedlands before moving to Devon.

Wedlands (Image: Google)

Her tragic unsolved case received national attention at the time and again in January 2016 when serial killer Robert Black died n prison. Police believe he killed Genette and were preparing a murder prosecution at the time he died.

Devon Live has chosen not to identify the person who has signed the letters.

It includes passages making accusations against the police investigation.

"Police all around the world know where that Genette's body is in that back garden but will not recover her as this would warrant an investigation," it says.

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"I can't give you the exact house number as the police will use it against me by alleging I am harassing the owners of that house.

"Please share this information with your friends, family and work colleagues."

Genette's bicycle was found abandoned in the road

Police have made enquiries at some of the houses to reassure residents that there is no truth in the letters.

But one 35-year-old woman living in Wedlands said she had not received a visit.

"The letter arrived through the door last week and as soon as I got it I called the police," she said.

"I know Genette lived in Wedlands and went to primary school here. The police said they would come around and collect the letter. I know they went to some of the houses at the top of Wedlands but they did not visit me or my neighbours.

"They said there was absolutely no truth in what the letters said and knew who had sent them. I just wish they would sort it out.

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"I'm a bit worried about it all because it is not the sort of thing you like to receive. We haven't had any reassurance from the police."

PC Gavin Clemons, from Taunton Police Station, said: "We are aware of the letters and the contents. We have identified the author and he will be spoken to in due course. The claims are not credible, and we are endeavouring to speak to all the recipients to provide reassurance."